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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 245.90 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 245.90 and 145.18 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 245.90 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/245.90 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 245.90 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 35,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,699.76/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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